News | News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR

Liberty University closely watches “Obamacare” case today at Supeme Court

Evan Jones March 25, 2014

Liberty University will pay close attention to a case today before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case...

First-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke will focus on a range of options **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

First-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke will focus on a range of options

Gene Marrano March 25, 2014

A first-ever “Sustainable Transportation Summit” in Roanoke on Thursday will focus at a range of options –...

Bedford man charged with Friday fatal hit and run accident **OLD** wfir-def

Bedford man charged with Friday fatal hit and run accident

Evan Jones March 24, 2014

State Police have arrested a Bedford man for a fatal hit-and-run accident Friday evening on State Route...

Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget **OLD** General-Assembly

Local legislators are back in Richmond the week to close the deal on a budget

Gene Marrano March 24, 2014

US 220 re-opens, but another closure is expected this afternoon **OLD** Traffic-Report

US 220 re-opens, but another closure is expected this afternoon

Jim Kent March 24, 2014

US 220 re-open around noon between Clearbrook and Boones Mill, but Roanoke County Police say they’ll have...

McAuliffe proposes 2-year pilot Medicaid expansion

AP March 24, 2014

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Terry McAuliffe is proposing a two-year pilot of an expanded Medicaid program,...

Roanoke County Police: Route 220 blocked near Starlight Drive **OLD** Accident-Report

Roanoke County Police: Route 220 blocked near Starlight Drive

Web Staff March 24, 2014

Posted Mon., 3/24/14 7:57 a.m.: Roanoke County police report an accident is blocking Franklin Road (Route 220),...

State lawmakers back in Richmond for special session **OLD** General-Assembly

State lawmakers back in Richmond for special session

Web Staff March 24, 2014

Virginia lawmakers are back in Richmond trying to pass a roughly $96 billion two-year budget as the...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Williamson Road blocked **OLD** Traffic-Report

TRAFFIC ALERT: Williamson Road blocked

Web Staff March 24, 2014

Posted: Mon., 3/24/14 6:15 a.m.: The northbound and southbound lanes of Williamson Road are closed between...

VA group seeks info on whether Roanoke abortions on 14-year-olds were properly reported **OLD** wfir-def

VA group seeks info on whether Roanoke abortions on 14-year-olds were properly reported

Evan Jones March 24, 2014

A conservative advocacy group is trying to find out whether state health officials met what it says...

The Marginal Arts Festival returns to Roanoke for a seventh year **2014** Marginal Arts Festival

The Marginal Arts Festival returns to Roanoke for a seventh year

Gene Marrano March 24, 2014

VA lawmakers return to Richmond **OLD** General-Assembly

VA lawmakers return to Richmond

AP March 23, 2014

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia state lawmakers are back in Richmond trying to pass a roughly...

Virginia Beach considers easing Boardwalk ban on dogs **OLD** wfir-def

Virginia Beach considers easing Boardwalk ban on dogs

AP March 21, 2014

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Beach’s popular boardwalk is off-limits to dogs at the height of...

When is my license or registration coming in the mail? DMV offers new service to let you know

AP March 21, 2014

RICHMOND, VA _ (AP) The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is offering a new service to let...

The “Annie Strong” 5k run and 1-mile walk on March 29th is about helping a friend in need **OLD** wfir-link - NOT FOR NEWS STORY USE ON WEB SITE

The “Annie Strong” 5k run and 1-mile walk on March 29th is about helping a friend in need

Gene Marrano March 21, 2014